AYURVEDA OF KERALA
Ayurveda :- Which is believed as the oldest treatment method in
the world (more than 3500 years old). The Plants are used for
preparing as medicines. Nowadays Ayurveda has become very popular
among the tourist especially foreigners. Patients from all over the
world are coming here for Ayurveda treatment.
 The
literal meaning of Ayurveda is 'Science of Life'. The system is
passed through traditionally from master to disciples orally. 'Thaliyola',
palm leaf, was used for writing medical details. 'Narayam', an iron
pin, was used as pen. The disciples used to stay in master's house,
which is known a 'Gurukula'.
Now the
traditional knowledge has been improved through scientific research
and is taught in various Ayurveda Colleges in Kerala. A graduate
doctor in Ayurveda, takes 5 years of courses at college besides six
months of internship and is considered on par with doctors of modern
medicine.
Ayurveda is based on the Vedic philosophy of healthy living as
prescribed in the 'Atharvaveda', a Vedic text on Hindu philosophy.
It is a system of preventive medicine which provides remedies for
various illnesses and prescribes ideal lifestyles to prevent the
 onset
of sickness and disease. The majority of Ayurvedic medicines are not
mass produced, as Ayurveda treatment is based on the premise that
every person has an individualized constitution and medicines have
to be tailored to suit the individual. According to Ayurveda the
human body comprises of 3 constituents known as the 'Tridoshas'.
They are 'Vatha', 'Pitha' and 'Kapha'. Through these constituents
vary from person to person, one of the 'Tridoshas' predominates over
the other two. This predominance can be identified by the physical
and emotional characteristics of a person ("Personality types").
Accordingly two people suffering from the same ailment may be
prescribed different medicines to suit their constitutions.
  To
stay healthy, the Tridoshas need to function in harmony with each
other, as well as with the five basic elements of the Universe (Air,
Water, Fire, Earth and Ether). Most illness arise due to the
imbalance in functioning of any one or two of the Tridoshas which
leads to malfunction of the internal organs. Although Ayurveda
acknowledges that infective diseases are spread by germs, the
treatment is based on the theory of Tridoshas. Ayurveda does not
'kill' an infection like antibiotics but instead it strengthens
body's immune system to fight disease or infection.
The
more popular Ayurvedic programmes among the tourists are
Rejuvenation therapies (Oil massages, herbal baths etc.) and yoga.
Ayurveda is sometimes considered a better alternative in certain
cases of Jaundice, Paralysis, Arthritis, Parkinson's disease, Spinal
problems, Gastric or Peptic ulcers etc.
General Cautions For Some Treatment
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'Pizhichil'
(Oil massage) is not recommended for persons with serious liver
and renal problems.
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Blood
parameters should be checked and kept at a safe level before
starting any of the intensive treatments.
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Whole
body 'Navarakizhi' is not recommended for patients suffering from
diabetes, obesity, serious cardiac, hepatic and renal patients.
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'Sirodhara'
(Head bath with medicated milk or oil) is not recommended in case
of cerebral thrombosis.
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Intensive Steam baths should be done under the guidance of the
physician.
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